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Ambrose L. Bennett (February 20, 1924 – June 25, 2008) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American at Oklahoma State University and a member of the school's 1945–46 national championship team.

A. L. Bennett

Bennett with the Phillips 66ers.
Personal information
Born	(1924-02-20)February 20, 1924 Heavener, Oklahoma
Died	June 25, 2008(2008-06-25) (aged 84) Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school	Holdenville (Holdenville, Oklahoma)
College	Oklahoma State (1942–1943, 1945–1948)
NBA draft	1948 / Round: – / Pick: –
Selected by the Providence Steamrollers
Position	Forward
Number	65
Career highlights and awards
NCAA champion (1946) Third-team All-American – AP (1948) 2× All-MVC (1947, 1948)

Bennett, a 6'3" forward from Holdenville, Oklahoma, came to Oklahoma State (then known as Oklahoma A&M) in 1942. However, he was soon volunteered for service in the United States Army in World War II. Bennett fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded, earning a Purple Heart.[1]

After the war, in 1945, Bennett returned to Oklahoma A&M and was a key reserve for the Aggies' 1946 NCAA championship team under coach Henry Iba. Bennett became a starter for his last two seasons, earning first team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 1947 and 1948. Bennett was also named a third team All-American by the Associated Press in 1948, his senior year. He scored 628 points in his Aggie career, averaging 7.7 points per game.[2]

After graduation, Bennett was drafted by the Providence Steamrollers. He opted to play in the Amateur Athletic Union with the Phillips 66ers instead, and worked for the Phillips Petroleum Company for over 18 years.[1]

A. L. Bennett died on June 25, 2008, and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

References

External links

• A. L. Bennett at Find a Grave

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